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Homo sex is a sin?

2012-07-05T09:56:00.000-04:00

This morning on facebook I saw this picture:

My first thought? Homo sex is not a sin. ...
Oh, wait, he meant homosexual sex.

See, I'd be that asshole who would go up and ask if he realized he's a homo too. I mean, I'm a homo, you're a homo, we're all homos!
Homo sapiens that is.

The religious people need to do some research before they make signs trying to protest something.
Homo=/= Homosexual
Homo = Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens = Humans

There of, according to this dude, all human sex is a sin.
It's times like this, I'm glad I'm an atheist.

Texas and a Tesla Coil

2012-04-07T13:36:00.003-04:00

The Hubby and I were watching Storage Wars: Texas last night and two of the guys, Ricky and Bubba (yes, apparently that’s actually his name) ended up finding a mini Tesla Coil in their locker.

So they brought it to an expert who knew about them. As the expert guy was trying to explain how it works, you could tell it was going right over their heads. They had no idea what it was or what it did. They had never even heard of a Tesla Coil. So the expert guy takes them to see the big one he has outside and to show them what it does.

After he turns it on their faces go from shock to holy shit this is cool. And it was cool.

But what I realized is that I got incredibly lucky to have a dad that loves science so much. And because of him, we went to the Museum ofScience in Boston quite a bit. Which has its own very big Tesla Coil and to put it in perspective, “the coil is about eight feet tall and four feet wide across the top” (from the museum’s website).

The first time I saw it, I think I was eight and it was the coolest thing I’d ever seen. And thanks to my dad (who also didn’t mind answering over a million questions when I was little), I too love science and one of my favorite places to go is the Museum of Science.

Have you ever seen a Tesla Coil up close?

Reason Rally 2012

2012-03-15T11:37:00.000-04:00

The Reason Rally is “a celebration of Secular values” that is a sponsored by the country’s major secular organizations. “The intent is to unify, energize, and embolden secular people nationwide, while dispelling the negative opinions held by so much of American society… and having a damn good time doing it!” – From the Reason Rally website.

Unfortunately I won’t be able to make it this year. I’m hoping it goes well so they will be able to have another one next year and I’ll definitely be going to that one.

I’ve already heard that there’s going to be protests from people like the Westborough Baptist Church. (You know whose crazy people who will protest anything, like soldiers funerals, LGBT pride parades, etc. They have those stupid “God hate America” and “God hates Fags” signs. Yeah… them.)

However, Andy (from Laughing in Purgatory), came up with some cool ideas on how to deal with them. I really like the Kazoo band and handing out flowers. I suggested that his band hand out flowers while playing. Who could hate a bunch of fun loving, flower handing out, kazoo playing atheists? Besides, it’d make us look really good and be quite memorable too.

But I also like his sign ideas; “We respect the Westborough Baptist Church's right to free speech. Sincerely yours, the atheists” and “We may disagree, but I don't want you dead. PS - I don't hate you either. Sincerely yours, atheist.”

I really like these signs, mainly because they are true. I don’t want the WBC-ers dead nor do I hate them. I just think their fucking crazy and need to do a long stint in a nice quite room with soft white walls. But not dead.

Anyway, if there is another one next year I’m hoping it’s going to be as exciting as I think this year’s will be.

Anyone else have any ideas on how to deal with the WBC?

Shit People Say To Fat Girls

2012-02-02T16:00:00.002-05:00

So I found this video on a Tumblr Blog and thought it was amusing but also very true at the same time. I for one have heard all of these, a lot of them from family members, and I know a lot of other fat girls have heard the same. I think it's about time we stopped criticizing everyone on their body type and focus on everyone, skinny girls included, getting health.

Also, I think the video is missing a few. So here are a few more "Shit People Say To Fat Girls" (with some commentary):

Don't worry, you'll find somebody who loves you for you and not your body. (So, basically, what you're telling me is no one is going to find me attractive. So I should just settle with whatever I get?)
Let's be real you're not going to fit into that.(How the hell do you know what I am going to fit into?)
Don't think you should order a salad.(Yeah,I'm not even go there on this one.)
You're really into fact guys, are you? (Just because I'm fat doesn't mean I like fat guys. Do you like stupid people because you're stupid?)
You have such a pretty face. (Just to be clear, this is not a complement. This just means that whoever said that to you thinks the rest of you is ugly. And if anyone does say this to you, by all means, please tell them to fuck off.)
You'd be so much prettier if you lost 10 pounds.(My grandmother actually said this to me)
Your significant other would love you more if you lost 15 pounds.(Actually, my hubby likes me just the way I am.)
You're looking so good, have you lost weight?(Yes, because for me to look good, I must have lost weight.)
Hey! I haven't seen you in forever! Have you lost weight?
Well, I'm not into big girls.
You must be so jealous because she's skinny.(Actually, no, I'm not jealous of skinny girls. Why? Because I don't want to be skinny.)
I just want you to be healthy.(FYI: Some fat people are healthy)
You know, it would be okay if you skipped a meal.(Yeah, and it be okay if you shut your mouth)

Have you heard any other shit people say to fat girls?

A Politician with a Sense of Logic

2012-02-01T13:49:00.000-05:00

I saw this video on MoveOn.org. Finally a politician uses his logic instead of emotion. I wish more of them were like this. No one deserves to be a second class citizen.

Tim Tebow is no role model in my book

2012-01-24T17:20:00.000-05:00

My dad and I were talking about Tim Tebow the other day and my dad mentioned how he is a good role model for kids. Well I promptly disagreed with him, not only because I'm an atheist but because I'm a supporter and part of the LGBT community.

As an atheist, when I have kids, I want to teach them that hard work and determination will win them that game (or anything else that wanted to do) and not God. If they decide to play a sport, I want them to learn that working hard in practice, teamwork, and doing your best is all they need. I don't want them to praise God when they win or to blame God when they lose.

Another reason why I wouldn't want my kids to look up to Tebow is because him and his mother are advocates for the anti-LGBT hate group, focus on the family. My kids will learn that love is love, that no matter if a family consists of two dads, two moms, one mom, one dad or just grandparents, a family is still a family.

I know that my kids will learn of other people's views and morals, but I'm hoping that I and my hubby will have succeeded in teaching them that hate is not a family value.

I want them to know that everyone deserves equal treatment.

Speak up before the Internet dies

2012-01-18T20:11:00.000-05:00

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We need to stop SOPA and PIPA before the government kills the Internet.Sign the petition here and call your local Representatives and Senators. Please!

I got this video from Laughing in Purgatory.

Employee of the Month – Good idea or Bad idea?

2011-12-10T18:16:00.001-05:00

As you know by now (or maybe not if this is your first time reading my blog, if so Hi!) the hubby and I are in the process of starting our own business, a motorcycle shop to be precise. And we have been discussing Dragon Cycles (our business) a lot lately, especially about getting everything ready for when we find an investor. We are hoping that when we find one and get the money all we’ll have to do is buy the building and equipment and get the people.

We were talking about bonuses when we got on the topic of Employee of the Month. The hubby wants to do it but I’m not sure. See the thing is I’ve never worked somewhere where they had Employee of the Month or at least never worked there long enough to find out.

I looked up the definition and found this on about.com : “The designation, Employee of the Month, is an organization’s positive effort to recognize an employee’s achievements and contributions. Employee of the Month is an organizational recognition that companies have used - both successfully - and unsuccessfully - for years.”

I did some research on it and found a few web sites that talked about just how unsuccessful it can be. About.com says that most of the time the employee doesn’t know the reason why they were selected, which in turn makes the employees unmotivated about it. And there’s the fact that if you have multiple employees who deserve the award, you have the problem of picking just one person. So now I’m leaning towards not doing it, mainly because it doesn’t seem to work and then there’s the fact that we are already going to have a bonus system in place.

So I’d like to ask you this; what do you think about Employee of the Month? Good idea or bad idea?

Michele Bachmann “everyone has equal rights” (sort of…)

2011-12-06T21:49:00.001-05:00

I was reading an article earlier (Student questions Michele Bachmann on gay rights) that really annoyed me.

An Iowa teen that is the head of her GSA (Gay Straight Alliance if you don’t know what that means) at her school ask Mrs. Bachmann what she would to support gay rights, like marriage. Well we all know by now that Mrs. Bachmann is against any gay rights. Her answer to the young women was that everyone all ready has the right to get married, as long as you marry someone of the opposite sex.

So her stance is pretty much equal but separate. But that’s not equal. Now let me just state that I think the bitch is crazy. (And please don’t get offended that I called her a bitch, I call a lot of people bitches) I mean her and her husband think you can “pray the gay away”. Being an atheist, I think that’s fucking crazy but I also know a lot of religious people that think that’s nuts too. There is no proof that you can “pray the gay away” and trust me there’s gay people out there that wish it was that easy. And a gay person marrying the opposite sex is NOT the same as marrying the person you love. She basically tells gay youth and everyone else that it’s ok to be in a loveless marriage.

Let me put it to you like this in a hypothetical situation:

The tables are turned: Gay marriage is the norm and straight people can only get married in a few states. The straight people are trying to get an equal marriage law to pass but there are gay people out there that think straight people shouldn’t be allowed to marry. To them it’s wrong, immoral, goes against their religious teaching, etc.

You (a straight person) ask a political leader (who’s against straight marriage) what they will do for your cause. This person turns to you and says everyone has the same rights, you have the right to marry but it just has to be someone of the same sex. How would that make you feel? Especially, if you’ve already been with your significant other for over 10 or even 20 years. You wouldn’t want to marry someone of the same sex, you don’t find them attractive and you certainly don’t love them.

Now if that would make you feel like a second class citizen, why is it ok for straight people to do the same to LGBT people?

Family Research Council Hate Video

2011-08-26T14:14:00.004-04:00

I found the video below from Laughing in Purgatory, it’s a “Family Research Council” video on how homosexual/bisexual/pansexual or as they say people in “unhealthy relationships” and who are involved in “destructive behavior” are destroying families.

I find it sad that they need a video to push their religious anti-LGBT agenda. So much for their God being “all loving” and atheists being “evil”. Atheists aren’t the one’s trying to destroy others families.

Wounded Warrior – Derek McConnell

2011-08-03T17:10:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I found out about a wounded soldier on the Homefront Blog from Operation Write Home. He was stationed in Afghanistan in March 2011 and on July 23^rd 2011, he lost both legs due to an IED. You can read more of his story here.

OWH asked us to send cards of encouragement to him. So today I made him a card and I plan on mailing it out tomorrow.

This is what I started out with, I sort of had an idea but not a solid one. --->

<-- And this is what it turn out to be. Came out pretty good, since I wasn't quite sure of what I was going to do.

I wrote this quote in the card, it’s the one I like out of all the ones I found.

"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn." ~Harriet Beecher Stowe

Death and a Baby Shower

2011-08-01T22:05:00.000-04:00

So Thursday I found out that my grandmother, who lives in Florida, died. And before you start with the sympathy, let me just say that I’m not upset about it, at all.

To be completely honest, she was a self centered bitch. Plus after my mom died she barely even talked to me. So I don’t really care that she’s dead. I figured they’d have the wake/ funeral in Florida and since I’m up here in Mass and don’t have the money to go, I’d get out of it scot free. But no, she’s being buried up here, with my grandfather (I total forgot that he was buried up in Lynn). So that means my family will all be here in Mass. I know my dad probably will go, but I’m not sure yet. I don’t want to go without the hubby and I’m not subjecting him to my family, hell, I don’t even like subjecting myself to my family.

And then, this past Sunday, I went to my friends baby shower. Now I’m all for baby showers and all, but this was not what I would consider a regular baby shower. First off it was mostly made up of her boyfriend’s family, I think I knew a total of 5 people, most of her friends bailed and didn’t show up. Secondly her friends brought their kids, I think the oldest was hers and he’s 4. Last time I checked most people didn’t bring kids to a baby shower. At least that’s how it was when I was younger. The first ever baby shower I went to I was 15 because I was too young before that to attend according to my mother and the other females of my family.

Then her boyfriend, his dad and some other dude were there. I mean they spent most of the time inside watching T.V. but I thought they were just supposed to help set, move heavy stuff and leave and then not come back till it was all over. And lastly, there was a very large amount of alcohol there. I’m not talking about just beer; I mean wine and even vodka. They even had Jello shots, some were non-alcohol but I have no idea how they could tell the difference since they were all the same color and in the same type of shot glass (a little baby shoe). I wouldn’t have been so worried about not telling them apart however they gave some to two of the little kids. I found this incredibly inappropriate. Which was one of the reasons why I didn’t have one, that and I hate Jello.

So I don’t know, maybe it’s just that I’m old school or something but I thought it was really odd to have kids, guys and alcohol at a baby shower. But other than that it was ok. I mean everyone just pretty much talked with each other, she opened presents and then we had some food. There were no games or anything like that either, which again, I thought was kind of weird but whatever floats your boat.

So a death and a baby shower were pretty much the only interesting things that happened this week.

Hope everyone else had a good week.

My morals (are LGBT friendly)

2011-07-04T20:54:00.002-04:00

There’s been a lot of talk going on lately online about marriage equality, especially since New York passed it. Why some people think it’s wrong and why other’s think we should have it.

I’ve noticed a lot of people like to say that it goes against their morals or family values. They don’t want their children to learn about LGBT people and equality. They don’t like LGBT people being around their children. LGBT people shouldn’t be allowed to marry. All because it goes against their morals.

I’m all for free speech and people voicing their opinions. However these people tend to forget that there are people out there that have different morals than them. Like me for example; I have very different morals than these people.

I’m for marriage equality. I don’t see a problem if two consenting adults want to get married. I also want my future children to learn about LGBT people, the history of the fight for equality and to learn that all people are equal. I don’t want my children around bigoted straight people. I don’t want my children to learn that being LGBT is a bad thing or something to be ashamed of. I don’t want these people teaching my children in general. I don’t want their negativity and hate around my children. Why? Because it goes against MY morals.

I hate these people that say other people should be treated as second class citizens all because it goes against their morals. What about people like me? Shouldn’t I have a say in this too?

These people will bitch and moan how the government is infringing on their lives and morals when allowing marriage equality. Yet when marriage equality gets shot down they are infringing on my morals.

Our country is all about freedom. Freedom of speech, freedom of/from religion, freedom to work and live anywhere we want. Shouldn’t we also have the freedom of marriage equality?

30 Day Blog Challenge – Day 9 |Something You’re Proud Of|

2011-06-12T21:47:00.002-04:00

So today is day 9 of my 30 day challenge and I get to tell you something I’m proud of. I’m proud of the fact that I graduated from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI). Why? Because, first off, not that many people who start MMI actually graduate. It’s a really intense tech school, most guys end up attendance failing and just don’t come back. Or they fail a class or a couple of classes and just quit because it’s too hard for them.

And secondly, most girls who start don’t finish either, mainly because they can’t hack it. MMI for girls is like 50% harder than it is for guys. Because being a girl in a guys world is hard (for most girls). You get compared to guys all the time. Are you smart enough? Are you strong enough? And then there’s the fact that they will make fun of you and talk down to you. Guy humor is very different than girl humor. They think calling you a hooker or a slut is funny, when you probably think it’s insulting. You have to have an attitude, an ‘I’m not going to take your shit’ attitude and ‘I will kick your ass, if you come near me’ attitude. You can’t be weak. It’s like they smell it and will attack you (not literally, of course). The teachers will push you harder than the guys. Some will do it to make you quit, some do it to make you a better mechanic. Either way, if you make it, you are stronger than you went in. But if you can’t handle it, you will not make it. I know quite a few girls that started MMI and didn’t even get half way through it.

For me, at first, it was kind of hard. I had no idea what I was doing and thought they all did. But then I realized that we were all pretty much in the same boat. And most of the time I was smarter than them and tougher too. They called me a hooker, I called them a slut. They said they could kick my ass, I said I’d stab them with a screw driver if they came within 5 feet of me. After I proved I could keep up with them as a mechanic, I was way more sarcastic, I could joke around and not get offended and I had just as bad a mouth as them, they accepted me and started treating me like one of the guys. That’s when I knew I had done it; I earned their respect as a friend and as a mechanic. I’m proud of that because most girls can’t do it. They couldn’t keep up, they got offended and they took shit too seriously. But then again, I prefer hanging out with guys than dealing with girls.

But anyway, that’s one of the things I’m most proud of.

On a side note; today is the hubby’s birthday. We didn’t do much, but I plan of getting him a good present after we move. I would tell you, but he reads this and I don’t want to give it away.

Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water

2011-05-24T17:31:00.009-04:00

I keep seeing the Poland Spring bottled water commercials and they say that their water is healthy, you get your water deliver straight to your door and it’s so easy and convenient.

That may be nice and all but it’s not quite true. Like all other bottled water companies, they claim that their water is healthy, cleaner and tastes better, but most bottled water is the same as tap water. Actually, tap water maybe better for you since it’s more regulated than bottled water. Plus, some bottled water is just filtered tap water. Seriously, Google it if you don’t believe me.

If you don’t like tap water for whatever reason (like Florida water has an odd taste, I’ll drink it, but some people won’t.) get a filter. There are many different types of filters, like the type that just attaches to your faucet. Tap water is cheaper than buying bottled water or even getting a water cooler. It saves you money and the environment in the long run.

Think about it this way; to get bottled water they have to put it in those plastic containers which takes 2,000 times more energy to produce than it does to produce tap water. Then they have to load it up on semi trucks and ship it to different stores around the country. Once it gets on store shelves, people buy them, drink them and then dispose of the bottles. Now I know you can recycle these bottles, however, 69% of bottled water containers end up in the trash and not in a recycling container. Also, another fact that may shock you, in 2008, the U.S. used enough plastic water bottles to stretch around the Earth more than 190 times! That’s insane! I can’t even picture how many water bottles that is.

Now if you’re like some people I know, you drink filtered tap water at home but when you’re out and about you just pick up bottled water, well I have news for you: they sell reusable water bottles that have a filter in them. So you get your filter water while you’re on the run and it saves you money!

Why people pay for bottled water I’ll never know. Who wants to pay $1 to $3 or more for a bottle of water when you can get it for free?

If I haven’t converted you to drink tap water or filter tap water yet, just picture it this way: Say you buy bottled water every week and you’re family goes through four 24 packs a week. If you get Poland Spring Water, that’s $3.99 for each 24 pack of 16.9oz bottles. That’s $15.96 a week for your water and 96 bottles of water. For a month (we’ll say four weeks), that’s $63.84 a month and 384 bottles of water. For a whole year (52 weeks) that’s $829.92 and 4992bottles of water. Now to me, that could be a couple car payments or 4 months worth of cable or a few months of groceries. I realize that the cost of bottle water is different depending on where you live, but you get the gist.

Now if you get a filter, say a Brita Filter which a 5 pack of replacement filters could run you about $45 (at least on Amazon.com) and each filter can last you about 2 to 4 months depending on how much you use it. So if you use one filter every 2 months, 5 will last you 10 months. That’s about $54 a year!

Just by switching to a filter, you’ll save $775.92 a year. Just think what you could do with that extra money you’d have!

So, in conclusion, do yourself and the environment a favor and get a filter and drink tap water.

If you’re interested check out these great websites to help you make the switch.

www.brita.com
www.filterforgood.com/facts
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/water/bottled
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/reports/take-back-the-tap-guide

Confessions of a biker; I’m afraid to ride my bike

2011-04-20T13:36:00.013-04:00

Well let me start from the beginning. I’ve been riding passenger with my dad since I was 4. I’ve always been into motorcycles, even when people thought I was weird and everything in high school.

Well my junior year of high school my dad bought me a motorcycle, a Kawasaki 454 ltd. I didn’t have my permit yet, so he found it, test rode it and bought it. I pretty much didn’t have any say in it what so ever.

So a few months later, after I got my permit, my dad tried to teach me how to ride my bike. Let’s just say it didn’t go to well. I wasn’t comfortable on it and could barely touch the ground, even with leaning the bike over a bit.

Ever since then I’ve been nervous getting back on it. I was even nervous when taking my rider education class in Orlando, FL and I was on a Kawasaki 250 Eliminator. But after a day of riding it in the rain, I actually got used to it.

Then a day or two ago I find out that my dad finally admitted that he got the bike more for him than me. And that he finally realized that “my bike” is a little too big for me right now.

So yes, I am afraid to ride my bike. But, since my husband is going to auctions for our shop, he’s going to get me a 250 Eliminator and I know I won’t be afraid to ride that.

“Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.”

My bike (AKA Kawasaki 454 LTD)

This is a Kawasaki 250 Eliminator (I want this one) :)

A motorcycle helmet can save your life.

2011-04-12T21:10:00.007-04:00

Four years ago today my friend Dee got into an extremely bad motorcycle accident. She was a passenger with a guy who was taking her for a ride. He was speeding and not paying attention and rear ended a truck. He ended up with a broken leg and some bad bruises and scratches. Dee on the other hand, well, she went flying and ended up going head first into a telephone pole. She was in a coma and the doctors said she may not make or would end up a vegetable. Well a week or so later she woke up. It was a long road of recovery but she’s doing a whole lot better now. (She’s even got a super cute little baby girl.)

The doctor said that her wearing a helmet was the thing that saved her life. And I just happened to be the one to make her wear it. I made her promise to keep it on and even tightened it up so it was on properly. Well after the crash she called me (and still does) her angel. (I still find that a bit weird) I just believe that it was the helmet; I’m a big advocate for wearing a helmet. It’s the one thing that will be between your head and the pavement if you go down.

Now, I’m telling you this story for two reasons. One; because I just can’t believe it’s been four years already and even though Dee went through that, she’s living a normal, healthy life. And two; if you’re going to ride a motorcycle, please, please always wear a helmet. Because it can be the sole thing that will save your life and it only takes a few moments to put one on.

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Season 2

2011-04-07T17:33:00.013-04:00

So Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Season 2 starts Tuesday, April 12 at 8pm (Eastern time) and I’m so happy it’s back but so incredibly pissed because it’s on the same time as NCIS. Damn ABC had to move it, last year it was on Friday, so hopefully I can get it on demand.

Anyway, if you haven’t heard of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution you really need to check out his website, here.

He’s trying to get better food in public schools and if you have a child in a public school you should really get involved. I got involved last season because even though I don’t have kids, I think the kids need better food and someday I may have kids in public school. Plus I remember how bad and nasty the food in my school was and trust me, it hasn’t gotten any better.

What he’s all about is basically to get all the processed food out and bring in fresh veggies, fruits and low-fat milk.

At this point you might be thinking, why milk? I’ll tell you why, flavored milk that they give to kids has just as much, if not more sugar than soda! I almost fell on the floor when I found that out. It’s crazy and that’s why he’s going for better options, like low-fat milk.

So I ask you to join Jamie Olvier’s Food Revolution (with over 640,000 other people) , because even if you don’t have kids yourself, you might have a niece or nephew, grandchild, godchild or just have a friend who has kids, and they all deserve better school food.

Learning how to add a digital signature

2011-04-03T18:53:00.001-04:00

Well today I learned how to add a digital signature to all my blog posts. (You can see it below)

First you need a digital signature. Which you can get here for free. (Yes, completely for free, you don't even have to sign up for anything.)

Once you have your signature and are still on My Live Signature, click on "Want to use this signature" and then click on "Generate HTML code". Copy this code.

Now if you would like this signature to come up on all your blog posts on blogger, go to your dashboard, click on "Setting" and then "Formatting". Scroll to the bottom of the page and paste your code in the "Post Template" box. Save your settings.

I wanted to share this with everyone just in case anyone was interested or if you know someone else that might be and because, well it took me like a half hour to figure out where to add it and I'm pretty proud of myself. ^_^

**Just a warning: Your signature will only come up on posts after you have added the HTML. Your previous posts will not have the signature. You will have to go and edit all your previous post and paste the HTML code where ever you want your signature. I know that's a pain but that's blogger. As far as I know there's no way to add it to your previous posts.

DOMA trumps Job for American people according to Republicans

2011-03-10T11:19:00.001-05:00

Now I don’t know if you’ve been watching the news or what you’ve heard but on February 23^rd the President’s administration will no longer defend DOMA. And then on March 3^rd our new speaker of the house John Boehner (Who in my opinion is a damn cry baby, I mean he cries at everything) is now going to defend DOMA with the rest of the house republicans.

Last time I checked the Republicans have been using the phrase “The American People” and how they know what the people want and how the current administration doesn’t. Yet according to a FOX News survey, “reducing unemployment” and “reducing the budget deficit” are the most important things on the American peoples mind.¹

Not only are the Republicans defending a discriminatory law they are blatantly going against what the American people really want. My question is what happened to actually LISTENING to the people and not ASSUMING what we all want. Now I know there are people out there who will defend them till the end and say that we need DOMA for (insert some lame excuse here). Great, good you them, but let’s take away the fact that you may not like LGBT people and add in the fact that you (and me) have no idea how much tax payer money is going to fund their stupidity. Especially since there are 9, yes count them, 9 cases challenging the constitutionally of DOMA spanning 3 appellate courts and 4 district courts in 6 states.²

The HRC President Joe Solmonese sums it up quite nicely: “With today’s vote, Speaker Boehner has made clear that an anti-equality agenda trumps helping American families in tough economic times, including loving and committed couples who are legally married in their states.”³

And another question; Do they really think they’re going to win?? Especially given that in 2 DOMA-related cases in Massachusetts, a federal judge (appointed by President Nixon no less) has already found Section 3 of DOMA to be unconstitutional.

These Republicans really need to just give up and do what they said they were going to do; get more jobs and lower the deficit. How hard is that to focus on?

1. & 2. http://www.hrc.org/15375.htm (3/8/2011)

3. http://www.hrc.org/15377.htm (3/9/2011)

Pets are not a fashion accessory.

2010-10-01T21:15:00.001-04:00

I really hate it when people adopt a pet and then turn around and don’t take care of it. I mean if you can’t take responsibility for a pet and you have one, then you might want to let someone else adopt them. Don’t sit there and pretend you can take care of it, when you’re always having someone babysit it. And stop making stupid excuses for why you can’t take care of it one day but yet you can the next.

Pets are not a fashion accessory or a fad. They are a real living thing that needs attention and love. If you can’t do that, then it’s time to face the truth and give it up. I’m sure there are plenty of other people that want to love and care for it. If your life style makes you too busy for it, then your pet deserves better. For once, think about them, not yourself.

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. --Roger Carcas

Things I hate about Mass: Part 1...

2010-08-26T21:21:00.002-04:00

1. The roads. There are a lot of potholes and they never seem to be able to fix them, and when they do get around to fixing it, it just comes back a few months later.

2. The drivers. No one around here knows how to fucking drive! They don’t know how to work a 4 way stop, that green means go, that the gas is on the right, or how to do the damn speed limit.

3. The weather. Mother Nature has serious PMS here.

4. The crosswalk law. Now it was a good idea in theory, however people seem to think it means you can cross ANYWHERE you please and people have to stop.

5. The people. The people here are some rude ass mother fuckers who think they are better than everyone else and will just push and shove people out of their way without even so much of an excuse me.

6. The road sings. Or should I say lack, there of? Sure, you’ll know every cross road but never know what road you’re actually on. And if there is a cross road sign, it’s blocked by trees or so far back you can’t see it.

7. The traffic. Sure there’s traffic everywhere, however, people here have to stop for EVERYTHING, at least in Florida and Chicago, there may be traffic but at least they are MOVING.

8. My graduating class. Yes, half, if not more, of my graduating class lives here. You know, most of the people that I can’t stand.

9. The Wicked Witch of the West lives here. ‘Nuff said.

10. The beaches. The beaches suck here, they aren’t pretty, they’re nasty and there’s nothing to do there.

11. Dog parks. Oh right, there aren’t any. Well there’s very few and there’s none in my area.

12. Everything shuts down at 10pm. If it’s not a bar or a club, don’t expect to miss Late Night, around here.

13. No all year round riding. Unless you’re like my dad, you won’t want to ride your motorcycle in the snow.

14. No hot girls in bikinis. Around here they actually put on a shirt to go into a store in the summer. Who knew?

15. No Ghirardelli. ‘Nuff said.

16. No good amusement parks. 6 Flags is a pathetic excuse for fun when you compare it to just what the whole state of Florida has.

17. Allergies. Mass gave me allergies, I’ve never had them, then I move back here and BAM, I’m sniffling, sneezing and have watery eyes.

18. Tolls. Yes there are tolls in Florida, but at least they know how to construct a good Fast pass/Sun pass lane. Here you still have to slow down to about 10mph.

19. Speed Limits. Speed Limits here suck. You get a somewhat populated area and you have to slow to 25/30mph. I mean come on people, If I can do 55/60mph on OBT that has more traffic/lights on a daily basis then the Natick mall during Christmas, you can too.

20. Old people drivers. Apparently if you’re above the age of 65 and live in New England, you can’t drive. This year and last year we had like 15 old people drivers either run into people or buildings and they usually drive slow as shit. Yet in Florida, we have more old people and you never hear about them driving into stuff.

This is all I have so far, but as I think of more I'll post it..

It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this when we relax over wine. -- Heraclitus

2010-08-01T22:28:00.001-04:00

It makes me laugh when people try to piss me off. I just let it roll right off of my back and laugh, because I know it doesn’t matter what they say, especially when they’re drunk. You can call me anything you want and say anything you want about me. I don’t care. I know who I am. I’m truthful. I’m blunt. I can be cocky. I’m sarcastic. I’m a real bitch, when I want to be.

However, it does annoy me when they start harassing me. (The definition of harassment is to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute. Or to trouble by repeated attacks, incursions, etc.)

What makes me laugh even harder is that they think they can win. But I know I’ll be winning this war, I’ll be wealthier and have a much better life than they can even dream of, that my friends, is the sweetest revenge.

And like my mother always said, “Don’t get mad, get even.” And you bet I will.

I envy people who drink. At least they have something to blame everything on. --Oscar Levant

Same Shit, Different Day...

2010-06-22T23:37:00.001-04:00

In the words of Winston Churchill "Greeks do not fight like hero's, hero's fight like Greeks." (By the way, Ethniki is a nickname for the Greek National Football team)

Hello, just wanted to write a quick update. Like I said, trying to remember to update this on a regular basis.

Not too much going on. Just the usual of cleaning and looking for a summer job, just until RJ can get the Real Estate business up and going. Speaking of that, we have a seminar coming up this weekend. So I'm excited for that.

I'm also pretty bummed that Greece lost their game against Argentina (0-2) in the World Cup. They held them off for a while, Argentina got their first goal in the 77th minute, and we got 7 or 8 shots on goal. But none the less we lost, so I'm hoping we can make it next time. And in case anyone is wondering, no I don't root for the USA. I'm just not a fan.

Well I guess that's it for now.

Just a short first post..

2010-06-19T16:14:00.001-04:00

I wanted to use this to write down my random thoughts, ideas, and day to day crap. I used to have a live journal but I'm not really a fan of it anymore. So I figured I'd give this a try. Maybe I can actually remember to update it.

That's all for now, I'll try to update more later..

PEACE